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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is once again fighting fires. A rival futsal competition and the departure of two I-league clubs have caused new headaches for the federation that is managing the merger of the high profile Indian Super League into its professional league structure.

“Futsal is a fascinating format that has played a pivotal role in developing the skills of some of the greatest football players. I have seen Futsal grow not just back home, but also across the world and I have played in a few of those tournaments,” said the former midfield…

Premier Futsal unveiled Alessandro Rosa Vieira, the sport's most renowned player fondly known as Falcao, as the league's first big signing last month. Now, joining him are 18 other futsal stars from across eight nationalities.

Premier Futsal is making headlines around the world. The organization appointed Football legend Luis Figo as their President and signed star players such as the Pele of Futsal Falcao and marquee football players like former FC Barcelona and Chelsea player Deco. Futsal Focus wanted to learn more about this league,…

On the same day, two organizations in India made big announcements, Premier Futsal announced the signing of former FC Barcelona and Chelsea player Deco and the All India Football Federation announced that they are considering league action against the Futsal league organizers.

Premier Futsal on Wednesday inked a deal with Futsal superstar Alessandro Rosa Vieira, popularly known as Falcao, marking a major signing for the first-ever multi-national league ahead of its inaugural season.

Johan Cruyff was one of the greatest players and coaches in the history of football. However, what wasn’t mentioned in any of these was his relationship with, and appreciation for, the game of futsal and the possible impact it had on him. This is the story about Cruyff & Futsal. …